This decade has been described as an ‘Era of Disruption.’ The world has witnessed large scale disruptions across many areas, including in global politics, economic theories and environmental conditions. How can regulation and global governance respond effectively to these disruptions? And how can regulators and other actors work to disrupt problematic governance regimes or use disruptions to achieve helpful reforms?

Water is the life blood of civilisations and an important element in many spiritual traditions all over the world. This exhibition draws on the ancient traditions of Chinese brush work, interpreted through the lens of European abstraction. The works embody Ella Whateley’s travel and learnings around the island of Taiwan.

Christopher Cabuay, PhD Scholar, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU.

International remittances often play a substantial role during times of crises following natural disasters. In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan crossed the Philippines, affecting approximately 3.4 million families.

A democratic society is one in which there is respect for the rule of law and a commitment to values enhancing social cohesion. It needs to be underpinned by public policies aimed at the general good, including reduction of inequality.